Groundskeeper

Job Description Starting Date: Immediately Assignment: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Monday – Friday Summer Break, Winter Break and Spring Break - 4 days/week; 10 hr/days Possibility of 3 rd shift assignment from November 1 – April 30 each year. Reports to Manager of Building and Grounds or Manager assigned by District. The grounds employee has direct responsibility for the care, maintenance, protection and preservation of all areas affecting the outside conditions of school buildings, auxiliary buildings and surrounding grounds. The position requires the ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment including, but not limited to, loaders, large commercial mowers, forklifts and other heavy equipment. Background and experience in the operation and maintenance of snow removal equipment, four wheel drive trucks, tractors and light gasoline‑powered equipment is preferred. Applicants may be expected to demonstrate their ability to operate any of the above equipment. Job duties include: Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, improving and maintaining the District’s lawns, athletic fields, shrubbery and trees. The application of herbicides and pesticides. Repair and maintenance of fences, bleachers, playgrounds and athletic equipment. The moving of the District’s equipment and furniture, mail route and warehouse duties, as assigned. Operation and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment assigned to the grounds department. Performance of winter duties which include snow removal schedule. Preparation of seed beds, planting and irrigation as directed. All other duties as pertain to the job classification as assigned by the Manager of Skilled Trades and Grounds. Required: A commercial driver’s license (Class B with air brake endorsement) is preferred. A commercial pesticide applicator's license (Category 3a) is preferred or must be acquired by the successful applicant at their expense. The successful applicant must enroll in classes within four weeks of employment and must acquire the category 3a license within 9 months from their start date of employment. Classes and testing may be taken during normal working hours. Must be a high school graduate or have GED equivalent. Other Skills and Abilities: Maintains appropriate confidentiality. Promotes a harassment‑free environment. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork. Ability to learn and properly utilize various machines/equipment especially as machines/equipment are upgraded. Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative to act without being asked. Demonstrate good judgment and common sense. Ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize work effectively. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. Contact Information: Human Resources 600 E Carpenter St. Midland, Michigan 48640 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Midland Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, marital status, familial status, genetic information, age, weight, height, national origin, disability, or other legally‑protected characteristic, in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies: Associate Superintendent/Human Resources, 600 E. Carpenter Rd., Midland, MI 48640. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non‑prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. District administration reserves the right to alter or amend job descriptions at any time. This job is not limited to any or all of the listed qualifications or functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr